Maroon Woodcarving

What you will learn

• Understand the origin and meaning of this knowledge
• Watch the gestures filmed by the practitioner
• Leave with enough to try it yourself
• Avoid the common beginner mistakes

Course content

3 modules - 10 lessons - 2h 30m total length

Requirements

• No prerequisite, this knowledge is open to all
• Curiosity and a little patience
• Basic materials are listed in the first lesson

Description

The carving of interlaced geometric tembe motifs on stools, doors and combs by Maroon communities of the interior.

Who this is for

• Anyone curious about other cultures and crafts
• People who want to pass on or revive a tradition
• Travellers and lovers of the territory

Course notes

• PDF sheet of the key steps
• Materials and suppliers list
• Glossary of the territory's terms

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